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Trying to stop Manchester City left us too tired to attack, says Brighton’s Solly March

Gary Jacob

August 14 2017, 12:01am, The Times

March, left, spent much of the game chasing the ball as City dominatedHANNAH MCKAY/REUTERS

Solly March said that Brighton & Hove Albion were so exhausted by attempting to defend against Manchester City that they had little energy with which to attack.

The midfielder echoed his manager’s view that the players need to retain possession better and not hit the ball long if they are to compete in the Premier League. Brighton had 22 per cent of possession and managed only two shots on target in the 2-0 defeat by City but will face a different challenge when they play away to Leicester City and Watford before the international break.

“Leicester are going to be a completely different side to City so we’re going to look to get some points out of that,” March said. “Against City going forward there…